Child Care Resource Consultant - Kingston, Canada - COMMUNITY LIVING KINGSTON AND DISTRICT

COMMUNITY LIVING KINGSTON AND DISTRICT
COMMUNITY LIVING KINGSTON AND DISTRICT
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October 5, 2023


Community Living Kingston and District (CLKD) is a progressive organization employing over 300 staff members who provide support to nearly seven hundred people with intellectual disabilities in the Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington, and Leeds-Grenville region.

CLKD's Child Care Resource Consultant Services Program (CCRCS) supports the full inclusion of children aged 0-12 who face a variety of challenges in licensed child care programs.

CCRCS supports close to 140 child care and authorized recreation programs every year.

CLKD currently has an opening for a Child Care Resource Consultant. This is a unionized, permanent full-time position, anticipated to start in October 2023.


Overview of Duties:


  • Facilitate the inclusion of children experiencing barriers to participation in licensed childcare programs due to developmental concerns
  • Regularly make observations of children in programs in order to assist with the development of the Individual Support Plan
  • Inform Individual Support Plans to be implemented at the childcare program that will support the development and inclusion of the child
  • Consult with licensed childcare programs to support the child's full inclusion by providing resources, programming suggestions and modeling for staff
  • Provide regular Consultation reports to the program
  • Maintain electronic record keeping as well as statistical reports for an assigned caseload consisting of childcare and schoolaged programs
  • Support transitions to school in collaboration with service providers, childcare centers and the family
  • Participate in training and professional development opportunities as well as contribute to community committees, working groups and communities of practice
  • This position will involve regular travel throughout the city of Kingston and beyond (up to a distance of one hour away), along with the capacity to _work_ _from_ _home_ on a regular basis

_ Preferred Qualifications:
_

  • A Registered Early Childhood Education diploma is preferred, but other related postsecondary education (i.e. diploma and / or degree in child development, child and youth services, etc.) can be considered. An additional Resource Consultant Certificate is a requirement for this position. This is a condition of the funder, and applicants cannot be considered without the Resource Consultant Certificate.
  • Strong knowledge of the community and its preschool/child care resources
  • Knowledge and understanding of child development 0 to 12 years of age
  • Sound knowledge of, and demonstrated commitment to, the goals and mission of inclusion
  • Proven organizational and administrative skills and an established track record of working collaboratively with a variety of teams, colleagues and staff members _from_ other agencies
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills in support of a consultative, teamoriented style with a proven ability to maintain paper and electronic information systems
  • Proven track record of exercising mature judgment and sensitivity in supporting people with disabilities and their families
  • A valid full G driver's license and personal vehicle is a requirement
  • Fluency in French would be considered an asset
The starting salary for this position is $59,409 per year. Community Living Kingston and District offers a comprehensive benefits plan, RRSP matching, and flexible time off.

Paul Eves, CHRP, CHRL, Director of Human Resources
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